2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 2014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
